EPISODE · Sep 17, 2018 · 35 MIN
Episode 2 - Now We're Flying
from A Nice Cup Of Histortea · host TARBIS History
Send us Fan MailWith the 78th anniversary of the most decisive day in the Battle of Britain, we thought it only fair to make it the topic of discussion this week. Learn about the planes and crews involved, the system that was instrumental in helping us win and hear stories from some of the pilots involved. Instead of a Ridiculous Death, this week we've gone for a Ridiculous Survival, hear how Ray Holmes' luck was well and truly in when his Hurricane went down on 15th September 1940. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Holmes (always check the sources here) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/a-wwii-propaganda-campaign-popularized-the-myth-that-carrots-help-you-see-in-the-dark-28812484/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-45516556 https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/8-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-battle-of-britainSupport the show
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Send us Fan Mail With the 78th anniversary of the most decisive day in the Battle of Britain, we thought it only fair to make it the topic of discussion this week. Learn about the planes and crews involved, the system that was instrumental in helping us win and hear stories from some of the pilots involved. Instead of a Ridiculous Death, this week we've gone for a Ridiculous Survival, hear how Ray Holmes' luck was well and truly in when his Hurricane went down on 15th September 1940. Sources:...
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